This is a summary of the DOT/FAA
document, "Aircraft Specification No.
A-803", issued in 1972 to the Mooney
Mite Aircraft Corporation.
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M-18
Deleted April 28, 1950
Engine Crosley MCC46M-2
M-18L
Approved March 15, 1949
Serial Nos. eligible 2 and up
Engine Lycoming O-145-B2
Engine limits 2550 r.p.m. (65 hp.)
Fuel consumption 4.87 gph
Airspeed limits
Maneuvering 103 m.p.h. ( 90 knots)
Maximum structural cruising 109 m.p.h. ( 95 knots)
Never exceed 143 m.p.h. (124 knots)
Flaps extended 84 m.p.h. ( 73 knots)
Landing gear operation 109 m.p.h. ( 95 knots)
Maximum weight 780 lb.
Maximum baggage 40 lb.
Fuel capacity 12 gal. (11 gal. usable in one fuselage tank)
Range at maximum cruise 250 miles
M-18C
Approved April 11, 1950
Serial Nos. eligible 201 and up
Engine Continental A65-12 or -8
Engine limits 2300 r.p.m. (65 hp.)
Fuel consumption 5.65 gph
Airspeed limits
Maneuvering 107 m.p.h. ( 93 knots)
Maximum structural cruising 114 m.p.h. ( 99 knots)
Never exceed 143 m.p.h. (124 knots)
Flaps extended 85 m.p.h. ( 74 knots)
Landing gear operation 109 m.p.h. ( 95 knots)
Maximum weight 850 lb.
Maximum baggage 40 lb. (with battery)
Fuel capacity 12 gal. (9.6 gal. usable in one fuselage tank)
Range at maximum cruise 200 miles
M-18LA
Approved July 12, 1950
Serial Nos. eligible 100 to 200, inclusive.
Engine Lycoming O-145-B2
Engine limits 2550 r.p.m. (65 hp.)
Fuel consumption 4.87 gph
Airspeed limits
Maneuvering 107 m.p.h. ( 93 knots)
Maximum structural cruising 114 m.p.h. ( 99 knots)
Never exceed 143 m.p.h. (124 knots)
Flaps extended 85 m.p.h. ( 74 knots)
Landing gear operation 109 m.p.h. ( 95 knots)
Maximum weight 850 lb.
Maximum baggage 40 lb. with battery)
Fuel capacity 12 gal. (11 gal. usable in one fuselage tank)
Range at maximum cruise 257 miles
M-18C-55
Approved April 2, 1955
Serial Nos. eligible 323 an up
Engine Continental A65-12 or -8
Engine limits 2300 r.p.m. (65 hp.)
Fuel consumption 5.65 gph
Airspeed limits
Maneuvering 107 m.p.h. ( 93 knots)
Maximum structural cruising 114 m.p.h. ( 99 knots)
Never exceed 143 m.p.h. (124 knots)
Flaps extended 85 m.p.h. ( 74 knots)
Landing gear operation 109 m.p.h. ( 95 knots)
Maximum weight 850 lb.
Maximum baggage 40 lb. with battery)
Fuel capacity 13.5 gal. (13.5 usable in one fuselage tank)
Range at maximum cruise 270 miles |